Company

Construction

ProcurementManager

$115–165k ~AI est. Itasca, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“Procurement Manager. Skills: Procurement, Vendor management, Material management. Own procurement for electrical materials. Own procurement for electrical equipment”

What You'll Achieve.

Protect schedule; Protect margin; Keep crews working

Industry & Context.

Construction
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years in electrical construction, 5+ years procurement, 5+ years supply chain, Experience with commercial projects, Experience with mission critical projects, Knowledge of electrical materials, Knowledge of electrical equipment, Knowledge of electrical vendors, Ability to read drawings, Ability to read specifications, Experience purchasing switchgear, Experience purchasing generators, Experience purchasing lighting packages, Experience purchasing conduit, Experience purchasing wire, Experience purchasing gear packages, Experience managing switchgear, Experience managing generators, Experience managing lighting packages, Experience managing conduit, Experience managing wire, Experience managing gear packages, Communication with project teams, Communication with vendors, Communication with field personnel

Nice to Have

Data center experience a plus

What You'll Do.

Own procurement for electrical materials

Own procurement for electrical equipment

Lock in vendor commitments

Work with Project Managers

Work with Superintendents

Work with field teams

Manage long-lead items

Build vendor relationships

Manage vendor relationships

Review specifications

Fix purchasing issues

Solve material problems

Identify cost saving opportunities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Project Managers; Superintendents; Field teams; Project teams; Vendors; Field personnel

Full Job Description

## Description Location: Itasca Type: Full-Time Onsite About the Role Let’s keep it simple. Late material, bad pricing, missed deliveries — that’s what kills electrical jobs. We’re hiring a Procurement Manager who knows how to stay ahead of all of it. This role is about protecting schedule, protecting margin, and keeping crews working. What You’ll Do Own procurement for all electrical materials and equipment across multiple projects Lock in pricing, lead times, and vendor commitments early Work directly with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams Manage long-lead items (switchgear, generators, transformers, etc.) Build and manage vendor relationships Review drawings/specs to ensure accurate purchasing Track POs, deliveries, and shortages — and fix issues fast Solve problems when materials go sideways (because they will) Identify opportunities to save cost without impacting schedule or quality What You Bring 5+ years in electrical construction, procurement, or supply chain Experience with commercial or mission critical projects (data center experience is a plus) Strong knowledge of electrical materials, equipment, and vendors Ability to read drawings and specifications Experience purchasing or managing: Switchgear Generators Lighting packages Conduit, wire, and gear packages Strong communication with: Project teams Vendors Field personnel What Sets You Apart Experience managing long-lead procurement under tight schedules Ability to anticipate problems before they happen Strong problem-solving mindset — you don’t pass issues, you fix them Ability to push back when something doesn’t make sense Focus on both delivery AND cost/margin Why Join Us Direct impact on project success and company performance Work closely with operations and leadership Real responsibility — not just pushing paperwork Competitive compensation + performance-based incentives Apply If You’ve been frustrated by late material impacting the field You think ahead instead of reacting You like

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